Interesting that there is a discussion about reserve. Tish was the
Futurity chairperson and the Committee decided to put a proposal to
the membership to vote on. The idea was to decrease the regions from 9
to 6 regions. But to lessen the blow it was decided to start giving
reserve at the futurities. When placed on the ballot it was placed as
two separate proposals instead of one as was considered by the
committee. Guess what, the first vote to decrease the regions to 6 was
defeated and the vote to give reserve was passed. If the proposals
were unified we would not have reserve as the vote was definitely
against the region decrease. I think this is correct but Tish is the
authority. D.D./
-----------------------------------------From: "Linda Bankhead"
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Sent: Mon, 27 Apr 2015 16:34:31 -0400
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Good discussions lead to great ideas
The Fut/Mat controversy has resulted in more posts than I can possibly
comprehend between Facebook and The List.
Some common themes.
If only 9 or 10 dogs compete, should reserve be given? Should we have
a minimum shown to qualify for reserve and a trip to the National?
(Point scale logic)
Should we continue to allow double entries? In some regions dogs were
double entered and only had to beat a handful of dogs. (Check out your
competition and have 20% plus odds of winning reserve or better.
The 3 largest Fut/Mat entries were non pro handlers. Why did so many
clubs invite handlers and did this hurt entries? Is it is conflict
when the handlers have to compete under each other at Fut/Mat and
judge one?
Should we continue to award expensive wood plaques for 3rd place in a
class of 3?
Should we reduce regions to bring back the prestige in winning and
placing? (Let's face it; all the handlers discuss who is going where
so everyone gets a slice to the big dance)
Is the fact that many handlers are showing their own dogs and
promoting stud dogs hurting the entries?
One important note. The Fut chair let us know on Facebook that the
GSDCA and Regional Clubs are not losing money.
PS Glad Jen took the job.
Sent from my iPad
Linda Bankhead
Sent from my iPad
Linda
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